Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-15

the parasite that is found on the bark of
apple trees, resembling somewhat the
slug found on the English ivy or house
plant? The trees have to be scraped to
get them off
st. Johnsbury.
| Major n p. Bowman, the new post.
master of st. Johnsbury, on taking charge
| of the office issued the following excel
lent circular to theicitiZens: "In assum-
ing the duties of this office | do so with
the sincere desire on my part to discharge
them in manner that will he acceptable
to yon and in accordance with the rules
and regulations of the department Being
unacquainted with the business, | may
make some mistakes, and ask your for
| bearance; but when you discover any
error, or anything which appears to yon
improper, do not complain to others, but
Will thank you t. report directly to me.
Y on will always find me approachable aud
ready at all times TO explain and correct
anything amiss. The same regulations of
the office will continue for the present,
and be assured that my efforts seconded
by the same efficient assistants, will be
directed to making this model Office.
where all shall be treated in a courteous
and accommodating manner. Hoping in
| the future, as in the past, the relations of
postmaster and people may be pleasant
and harmonious, | am respectfully, your
obedient servant, n. p. Bowman, p. NJ. "
Vergennes.
The news of the death of Mr.. Ira
Knowles of New Haven, of pneumonia
Monday morning, is received. He was a
prominent member of the Methodist
member of the well known firm of f. 81 l.
NJ Knowles, dairymen and farmers. .....
There Will be meeting in the Congrega-
tional vestrv Thursday evening to act up
on the resignation of Rev. Mr.. Robertson,
and to unite with him in calling an eccle-
siastical council to dissolve his pastoral
connection with the church. .....A large
body of ice moved out of the creek from
above the falls Monday morning. The
water Is very high, ana unless checked up
/ by freeze may do much damage. The
nail company's wharf is partly covered
and has invaded j. 5 Hickok's coal
bins. The water is rising rapitly......
Easter services at st. Pauls Sunday
morning were largely attended. The
noral decorations were in excellent taste.
The singing by the boy choir was admir-
able and the impromptu remarks of
Rev Mr.. Taylor We're excellent. ...
A resident on the lake shore was obliged
last week to cut through 30 inches or ice
to reach the water. Mr.. Wallace Hol-
land, formerly in business in Burlington,
is having all he can do with his new
/
large his business facilities in Pasadena,
Cal, in order to meet increasing trade
...... Mr.. Ezra Knowles OF Monkton was
buried Sunday by the Society of Friends
Parties cut through the ice between
the mouth OF Otter Creek and Nergennes
tails and found it to vary in thickness
from "A to 30 inches. .....M Mr.. Ezra
Knowles of Monkton, died Friday morn
ing in his 69th year. The funeral took
place Sunday and the remains were
buried IN the Carpenter burying ground.
.....Rev. Mr.. Robertson's son, who broke
MS arm last week, Is getting along nicely.
..... &c. H. Sprigg & Co, shipped 40 calves
to Boston Monday. Mr.. Ira Knowles,
brother of Ezra Knowles, is very low with
| typhoid pneumonia. The distance be-
tween Essex, n. y, and Charlotte, Vt, is
three miles less three rods. The ice boat
at that ferry crossed Friday with three
passengers in three minutes .... Rev. Mr.
sherman preached the Fast Day sermon
Friday forenoon at the union meeting in
the Baptist church. .... Letters from
Pasadena, Cal, speak of the good health
and success of Mr. 5. A. Hurlburt who
formerly lived here. The Vergennes
graded school have POS COPIES OF the
temperance textbooks. These books are
now in use aud Principal Shaw saws the
| scholars are pleased with them. The
Methodist church was crowded Thursday
evening to witness the marriage of Mr..
f. H. Taylor and Miss Nellie Austin,
daughter of Rev Mr. Austin The deco
ralions and floral display were in good
taste. Presiding Elder Bennett assisted
| Mr., Austin in the services. A
few personal friends called on the happy
pair at the house, where cream and
cake were served The bride and groom
left on the southern train Tor a brief trip
.... The town of Salisbury. in school
meeting voted to have nine months school
49,. ..James Cole shipped eight horses last
week to Middeboro, Mass. He Will De
here again about May |.
The Nergennes market is destitute of
coal. j. 5. Hickok will import another
of the death of Mrs. III. j. DeLong of West
! Cornwall is received. ...Dta j. w.
Parker, now living with his family aU
Pasadena, Cal, is reported in good health
there. Mr.. A II Mnrphy has taken
possession of the klmball residence
Mr.. G. S. Roberts, who will oc-
cupy rooms in the same dwelling, will
$ ION have home of his own. Mr.. and Mrs.
X Will board with Mrs j. w Barnes
The bride and groom, Mr.. and Mrs. +. II.
Taylor, held largely attended reception
Mr.. and Mrs q. h, Stone Excellent re-
marks were made by Rev. Mr.. Austin.
! Rev. Nj. A. Wicker OF Charlotte was in
town Monday, the guest of Mr.. w. X
DalrYmpie, :.... The lumber yari Of y. g.
Norton, of the Island mills, contains 500.
600 feet of boards, etc, also l5O, 400
shingles. Easter service, at the Meth
odiet church, sunday, were conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Austin and the floral display
was fine. Next Sunday closes the pas.
torate of Rev Mr. Austin of the Methodist
church. lie has been a remarkably sue
cessful preacher and has won many
friends. Street Comsioner p. Austin
| was promptly at his post Monday with his
new broom.
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